It was written by John Sullivan, based upon the character of Wilkins Micawber from Charles Dickens ' novel David Copperfield, although the storylines were original. Micawber is a 2001 ITV comedy drama series starring David Jason. It was written by John Sullivan, based upon the character of Wilkins Micawber from Charles Dickens ' 1850 novel David Copperfield, although the storylines were original. It was written by John Sullivan, based upon the character of Wilkins Micawber from Charles Dickens ' novel David Copperfield, although the storylines were original. David Jason stars as Mr Micawber in this gentle comedy set in Victorian England and inspired by a character from Charles Dickens' novel 'David Copperfield'. Micawber is a 2001 ITV comedy drama series starring David Jason. Micawber (TV series) Wikipedia open wikipedia design. Micawber is a 2001 ITV comedy drama series starring David Jason. Micawber (TV Series 2001– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The extravagant but genteel Mr Micawber is fond of large words and long letters and never uses one word when several will do. Micawber (TV series) Micawber is a 2001 ITV comedy drama series starring David Jason. It was written by John Sullivan, based upon the character of Wilkins Micawber from Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield, although the storylines were original.